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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bismite

Name

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Bi₂O₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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4.5

Mohs hardness

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8.64–9.22

Specific gravity

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Gray to yellow

Streak

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Subadamantine to dull, earthy

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bis · Grandfathered

IMA

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1868

Named in

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Grayish green, greenish yellow to bright yellow

Typical colors

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Bi · O

Elements

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